Updated October 2026. We make Replied. RSVPify is a capable tool and the better choice for some events.
The short answer
- Use RSVPify for events that need detailed registration: ticket sales, custom questions, sessions, check-in at the door, corporate or nonprofit branding.
- Use Replied when you need simple answers from as many guests as possible (yes or no, how many, which meal) and your guests are more likely to answer a text than fill in a form.
Side by side
| Replied | RSVPify | |
|---|---|---|
| How guests RSVP | Reply to a text | Online form |
| Text messaging | Built in: invitations, follow-ups, updates | Not built in; RSVPify’s help center suggests a texting service through Zapier, or pasting the event link into a text |
| Custom questions | Headcount and up to 3 meal choices | Extensive, with conditional logic |
| Ticketing and check-in | No | Yes |
| Price | One time per event, by household: from $14.99 (25) to $389.99 (1,500); $7.99/month for recurring events | Free tier for small events; paid plans |
Where RSVPify is better
- Registration forms with many questions, plus ticketing, check-in and branded event pages.
- Corporate and nonprofit events that need email campaigns and integrations.
Where Replied is better
- Response rate. A text gets read; a form link often waits. Guests answer in the same thread they were invited in.
- No form at all. Nothing to open or fill in, which matters for older guests and busy members.
- Texting is built in. Invitations, reminders to people who haven’t answered, and updates to everyone coming, all from one dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Can RSVPify send text message invitations?
Not on its own. RSVPify sends email invitations; its help center describes connecting a texting service through Zapier, or sending the event link by text yourself.
Which is better for a church, club or school event?
If you only need a headcount, Replied: members reply to a text, and the monthly plan covers events every month. If you need sign-ups with many details or payments, RSVPify.
Start your event with Replied → or text 585-676-4530 to try a demo RSVP. See also: Best text message RSVP services in 2026.